Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Therefore, the best way to reduce the crime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is shown by studies that lower crime levels are often observed in those with educational qualifications, with some people saying that the best way for a crime reduction is through the education of criminals in prison. While I think that it is a good method, there are also alternatives for the rehabilitation of offenders.
Educating criminals can, in fact, prove to be beneficial to reduce crime. The main causes of people getting into the criminal world are often driven by poverty and desperation, as individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds do not usually have access to education and might be forced to make a living to survive, encouraging them to commit crimes in most cases. For instance, some regions in Africa face this problem, with high crime levels occurring due to intense poverty. If criminals, who are mainly younger people, are given a chance for education with possible acquisition of diplomas, they may be able to get a job to financially support themselves and their family, eventually turning their lives around and integrating into society again.
While educational attainment can have a positive effect on criminals’ behavior, this way of reducing crimes may not be always useful. After getting out of jail, offenders may not want to pursue a career if they still have to go into universities and instead might go back into their old habits. In this case, vocational training and skill development programs can ensure quicker employment possibilities after their jail time. The Halden prison in Norway can be a prime example of this, since this place offers inmates an opportunity to learn various skills such as cooking and carpentry, resulting in the nation having the lowest recidivism rates. This goes to show that even without education studies, inmates can still be rehabilitated through other ways that can reduce the crime rates.
In conclusion, although I believe that providing educational opportunities to criminals can help them become law-abiding citizens of society again, other ways could also be implemented in prisons for offenders to achieve a better lifestyle in the future.
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